'Predominate' definitions:

Definition of 'predominate'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism" [syn: overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating]
verb
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood" [syn: predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail]
verb
Appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" [syn: loom, tower, predominate, hulk]

Definition of 'Predominate'

From: GCIDE
  • Predominate \Pre*dom"i*nate\, v. t. To rule over; to overpower. [R.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Predominate'

From: GCIDE
  • Predominate \Pre*dom"i*nate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Predominated; p. pr. & vb. n. Predominating.] [Pref. pre- + dominate: cf. F. pr['e]dominer.] To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart. [1913 Webster]
  • [Certain] rays may predominate over the rest. --Sir. I. Newton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'predominate'

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